See How Much CT’s Congressmen Are Worth

Connecticut Sen. Richard Blumenthal is one of the 10 richest members of Congress while Sen. Chris Murphy ranks near the bottom of wealth.

Blumenthal’s net worth is estimated at $70 million, according to Roll Call’s annual analysis of the richest members of Congress. The senior Connecticut senator ranks as the ninth-richest person in Congress.Blumenthal married Cynthia Malkin in 1982. Her father Peter Malkin is one of the most well-known real estate magnates in Manhattan.

The richest member of Congress is California Rep. Darrell Issa with an estimated net worth of $283.3 million. Issa made much of his money investing in a company that produced the Viper car alarm.

There are five members of Congress with estimated net worths above $100 million.

Roll Call notes its estimates aren’t comprehensive or exact. Members of Congress only need to report financial position in 11 value ranges and don’t have to report principal residences, which for many Americans is the most valuable asset.

Below are Roll Call’s estimated net worths of other members of Connecticut’s congressional delegation:

• 73rd Rep. Rosa Delauro: $4.6 million.
• 91st Rep. Elizabeth Esty: $3.3 million.
• 102nd Rep. Jim Himes: $2.9 million.
• 328th Rep. Joe Courtney: $200,000.
• 429th Rep. John Larson: negative $100,000.
• 525th Sen. Chris Murphy: negative $700,000.

Check out Roll Call’s entire list here.

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